Results 41 to 50 of about 1,180 (165)

Protein A/G-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of anti-Pythium insidiosum antibodies in human and animal subjects

BMC Research Notes, 2020
Objectives Pythiosis is a deadly infectious disease caused by Pythium insidiosum. Reports of both human and animal pythiosis are on the rise worldwide. Prognosis of the pythiosis patients relies on early diagnosis and prompt treatment.
Chalisa Jaturapaktrarak, Penpan Payattikul, Tassanee Lohnoo, Yothin Kumsang, Aree Laikul, Watcharapol Pathomsakulwong, Chompoonek Yurayart, Walaiporn Tonpitak, Theerapong Krajaejun   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Treating Pythiosis with Antibacterial Drugs Targeting Protein Synthesis: An Overview. [PDF]

J Fungi (Basel)
This review article explores the effectiveness of antibacterial drugs that inhibit protein synthesis in treating pythiosis, a difficult-to-treat infection caused by Pythium insidiosum. The article highlights the susceptibility of P.
Loreto ES, Tondolo JSM, Zanette RA.
europepmc   +4 more sources

Immunological Cross-Reactivity of Proteins Extracted from the Oomycete Pythium insidiosum and the Fungus Basidiobolus ranarum Compromises the Detection Specificity of Immunodiagnostic Assays for Pythiosis

Journal of Fungi, 2021
Pythiosis, a life-threatening disease caused by Pythium insidiosum, has been increasingly diagnosed worldwide. A recently developed immunochromatographic test (ICT) enables the rapid diagnosis of pythiosis.
Tiwa Rotchanapreeda, Pattarana Sae-Chew, Tassanee Lohnoo, Wanta Yingyong, Thidarat Rujirawat, Yothin Kumsang, Penpan Payattikul, Chalisa Jaturapaktrarak, Akarin Intaramat, Watcharapol Pathomsakulwong, Chompoonek Yurayart, Theerapong Krajaejun   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mechanism of action, resistance, synergism, and clinical implications of azithromycin

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, Volume 36, Issue 6, June 2022., 2022
Azithromycin, sold under the name Zithromax, is classified as a macrolide. It has many benefits due to its immunomodulatory, anti‐inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. Azithromycin mechanism of action including the inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis, inhibition of proinflammatory cytokine production, inhibition of neutrophil infestation, and ...
Mohsen Heidary, Ahmad Ebrahimi Samangani, Abolfazl Kargari, Aliakbar Kiani Nejad, Ilya Yashmi, Moloudsadat Motahar, Elahe Taki, Saeed Khoshnood   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pythiosis [PDF]

, 2021
This review aims at the presentation of rare, sporadic infection in animals and humans, following contact with contaminated water. Pythiosis, caused by a water mould Pythium insidiosum, occurs primarily in dogs, horses and humans, but can also affect ...
Gliński, Zdzisław, Żmuda, Andrzej
core  

Expression, purification, and characterization of the recombinant exo-1,3-β-glucanase (Exo1) of the pathogenic oomycete Pythium insidiosum

Heliyon, 2020
Pythiosis is a deadly infectious disease of humans and animals living in tropical and subtropical countries. The causative agent is the oomycete Pythium insidiosum. Treatment of pythiosis is challenging.
Tiwa Rotchanapreeda, Yothin Kumsang, Pattarana Sae-Chew, Thidarat Rujirawat, Tassanee Lohnoo, Wanta Yingyong, Penpan Payattikul, Onrapak Reamtong, Theerapong Krajaejun   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Vascular pythiosis caused by Pythium aphanidermatum: the first case report in Asia

European Journal of Medical Research, 2021
Background Pythium, soil-borne plant pathogens, are in the class Oomycetes. They are not true fungi, but are related to diatom and algae. There are two human pathogens including P. insidiosum and P. aphanidermatum.
Pannaporn Thongsuk, Rongpong Plongla, Arsa Thammahong, Jaruwan Tiewsurin, Navaporn Worasilchai, Ariya Chindamporn, Chusana Suankratay   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identification and Biotyping of Pythium insidiosum Isolated from Urban and Rural Areas of Thailand by Multiplex PCR, DNA Barcode, and Proteomic Analyses

Journal of Fungi, 2021
Pythium insidiosum causes pythiosis, a fatal infectious disease of humans and animals worldwide. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to improve the clinical outcome of pythiosis. Diagnosis of P. insidiosum relies on immunological, molecular, and
Zin Mar Htun, Aree Laikul, Watcharapol Pathomsakulwong, Chompoonek Yurayart, Tassanee Lohnoo, Wanta Yingyong, Yothin Kumsang, Penpan Payattikul, Pattarana Sae-Chew, Thidarat Rujirawat, Paisan Jittorntam, Chalisa Jaturapaktrarak, Piriyaporn Chongtrakool, Theerapong Krajaejun   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

A CASE OF PYTHIOSIS IN A DONKEY [PDF]

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal, 2017
A case of crater-shaped granulomatous ulcer was observed in skin covering knee joint of right forelimb in 8 years old male donkey referred to Mansoura veterinary teaching hospital. Clinical examination of the lesion showed necrotic tissue with tumor appearance, abundant fibrinous-bloody exudation and yellowish-white caseous material (kunkers ...
Mosbah, Esam, Awadin, Walaa
openaire   +2 more sources

Draft genome sequences of the oomycete Pythium insidiosum strain CBS 573.85 from a horse with pythiosis and strain CR02 from the environment

Data in Brief, 2018
Pythium insidiosum is an aquatic oomycete microorganism that causes the fatal infectious disease, pythiosis, in humans and animals. The organism has been successfully isolated from the environment worldwide.
Preecha Patumcharoenpol, Thidarat Rujirawat, Tassanee Lohnoo, Wanta Yingyong, Nongnuch Vanittanakom, Weerayuth Kittichotirat, Theerapong Krajaejun   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source